Question 1

Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the definition of sustainable diets?&#10;A) low environmental impact&#10;B) gender neutrality&#10;C) respectful of biodiversity&#10;D) culturally acceptable&#10;E) economically fair

Accepted Answer

Gender neutrality is not mentioned in the definition of sustainable diets. The other choices (A, C, D, E) are all mentioned as important aspects of sustainable diets in various definitions and frameworks.

Question 2

Which one of the following is NOT an impact of climate change on health?&#10;A) reductions in nutritional status&#10;B) reductions in incidence of diarrhoea&#10;C) increased risk of vector borne disease&#10;D) decreased ability to work in the heat&#10;E) reductions in air quality

Accepted Answer

Climate change can lead to a range of health impacts, including reductions in nutritional status, increased risk of vector-borne diseases, decreased ability to work in the heat, and reductions in air quality. However, climate change is not expected to reduce the incidence of diarrhea, as it is often linked to poor water and sanitation conditions that can worsen with climate change.

Question 3

Land degradation contributes to lost agricultural productivity, and is caused by practices such as:&#10;A) inadequate use of green manure&#10;B) letting the land lay fallow&#10;C) deforestation&#10;D) over-grazing&#10;E) pollution

Accepted Answer

B

Question 4

Which two commodities are currently critical in the quest for sustainable food systems:&#10;A) water, nitrogen&#10;B) water, phosphorus&#10;C) phosphorus, nitrogen&#10;D) water, carbon&#10;E) carbon, phosphorus

Accepted Answer

Water and phosphorus are both essential components for sustainable food systems. Water is necessary for crop growth and production, while phosphorus is a key nutrient for plant development and soil fertility. Without adequate supplies of both water and phosphorus, agricultural productivity could be severely threatened, making them critical commodities in the quest for sustainable food systems. Nitrogen is also important for plant growth but is more readily available in the environment, whereas carbon is not as directly related to sustainable food systems.

Question 5

Your local council is seeking strategies to improve the sustainability of the food system in your suburb. Which of the following would you NOT support:&#10;A) community gardens&#10;B) household waste reduction&#10;C) tax on sugary drinks&#10;D) roof-top bees&#10;E) increased number of supermarkets

Accepted Answer

Increasing the number of supermarkets may not necessarily improve the sustainability of the food system as supermarkets often rely on long-distance transportation of food, which has negative environmental impacts. It also may not address issues of food accessibility and affordability for all residents.

Question 6

Reducing your consumption of what foods will result in the greatest reductions in GHG emissions?&#10;A) fruit&#10;B) ultra-processed foods&#10;C) meat&#10;D) dairy&#10;E) alcohol

Accepted Answer

Meat production, particularly beef and lamb, is associated with high greenhouse gas emissions due to factors like methane production from ruminants and land use changes. Reducing meat consumption can significantly lower GHG emissions.

Question 7

Which of the following diets is the most sustainable:&#10;A) follows the dietary guidelines&#10;B) contains mainly fish&#10;C) Japanese style&#10;D) plant-based&#10;E) ovo-lacto vegetarian

Accepted Answer

A plant-based diet is the most sustainable because it requires less resources such as land, water and energy in comparison to diets that contain animal products. It also has a lower carbon footprint and contributes to less greenhouse gases emissions.

Question 8

Define sustainability and its three pillars of sustainability.

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Question 9

Describe the six dimensions of a sustainable diet, giving two examples for each dimension.

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Question 10

List the potential outcomes of a sustainable diet. .

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Question 11

Your friend, who is currently a big meat-eater, has asked you for some strategies to reduce their meat consumption. Give them an option and provide a rationale for your choice.

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Question 12

What are some key considerations for eating as a global food citizen?

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